Air Fryer Saag Paneer

About

Did you know that you can easily make Saag Paneer in the air fryer? The air fryer is the perfect cooking vessel to ensure browning on all sides of the paneer cubes. Not to mention, the air fryer quickly browns the aromatics and spices together, so it is deliciously caramelized. You will love this Low Carb Air Fryer recipe! Once the paneer is browned, it is set aside. Then garlic, ginger, and serrano peppers are browned together and seasoned with warm Indian spices like garam masala, coriander, and cumin. To that mixture, fresh spinach is added and a nice amount of heavy cream. Finally, the mixture is simmered together with the paneer.

Where can I find paneer?

You can find paneer at Indian markets and some Asian markets. If you live in a place where it is hard to find, consider making your own!

Serving suggestions

Feel free to serve this dish with other Low Carb and Keto Indian dishes or even cauliflower rice.

A delicious Indian side dish to pair with Saag Paneer is this spicy cucumber and bell pepper dish. This side dish is one of my most favorite Keto Indian recipes:

Ingredients

14 oz paneer cheese (indian cheese)
2 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
½ teaspoon red pepper (cayenne), ground
½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
½ medium – 2 1/2" diameter onion
5 clove garlic
1 each serrano peppers, raw
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoon coriander seed ground or whole dried
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
8 oz spinach
¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
¾ cup whipped cream, aerosol, heavy cream
¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt

Instructions

Cube the paneer into ¾” x ¾” pieces. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp cayenne, and ½ tsp sea salt.
Place the paneer into the air fryer with the rack inserted into the bottom.
Cook at 400 F for 5 minutes. Then give the basket a toss and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
Remove the paneer to a bowl. Add avocado oil, diced onion, minced garlic, and diced serrano chili—Cook at 400 F for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the garam masala, coriander powder, and ground cumin and cook this mixture at 400 F for 1 minute.
Add the spinach and cook at 400 F for 3 minutes. Season with ¼ tsp sea salt.
Next, add in the heavy cream and another ¼ tsp sea salt. Cook at 370 F for 8 minutes which will allow the mixture to simmer, thicken and brown. Serve immediately.